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Burlington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Des Moines County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
23,800
Population
1,652/sq mi density
$55,274
Median Income
$35,815 per capita
$115,800
Home Value
$120,861 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
629
Violent Crime/100K
3,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,274 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 624 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8071°N, 91.1237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Des Moines County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Iowa Regional (BRL) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Burlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").